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Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Black Dial Steel Vintage Automatic 40mm Watch - 1979
Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Black Dial Steel Vintage Automatic 40mm Watch - 1979
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Find My WatchRolex Submariner Date – Ref. 1680 (Black Dial / Stainless Steel / Acrylic Crystal / 40mm)
Specific Watch Details:
- Year: 1979
- Condition: Used (Very Good) – Light wear consistent with careful use. Minor surface scratches may be visible. Case and edges remain well-defined. May have been professionally polished. Please see photos.
- Inclusions: Inner & Outer Boxes, Chronometer Certification Paper, Submariner Booklet, Original Receipts, Original Warranty Papers, Leather Booklet Holder
- Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet (Ref. 91350) with 580 end links and flip-lock clasp
- Stock Number: 1146
General Information:
- Brand: Rolex
- Family: Submariner
- Model: Submariner Date Stainless Steel / Black / Acrylic
- Reference Number: 1680
- Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date; Chronometer certified
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Bezel: Rotating bezel with black aluminum insert
- Crystal: Acrylic (Plexiglass)
- Case Back: Closed stainless steel back
- Case Diameter: 40.00 mm
- Water Resistance: 200 meters (period-correct specification)
- Produced: 1969 – 1979 (example corresponds with final-year production; year code CP12)
Dial:
- Color: Black
- Finish: Matte
- Indexes: Tritium-painted hour markers
- Hands: Tritium-filled Mercedes-style hands
- Features: Date display at 3 o’clock with Cyclops magnifier
About the Rolex Submariner Date – Ref. 1680 (Black Dial / Stainless Steel / Acrylic Crystal / 40mm):
The Rolex Submariner 1680 is one of the most historically important references in the Submariner lineage, notable for being the first Submariner to feature a date complication. Produced through the 1970s, it retains many vintage design hallmarks, including a matte dial, acrylic crystal, and aluminum bezel insert. Powered by the Caliber 1575, the model offers dependable performance with classic vintage charm. This 1979 example represents late-production characteristics, paired with an Oyster bracelet featuring 91350 links and 580 end links. Complete with its original boxes, papers, receipts, and certification, this 1680 is a highly collectible representation of Rolex’s iconic dive watch heritage.
Important Notes:
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- We use a macro lens for our photos, which may make imperfections appear larger or more pronounced than they actually are.
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